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ESS SC-EB Sprayer ™, SC-EB™, MaxCharge™, and the ESS logo are copyrights or registered trade- marks of Electrostatic Spraying Systems, Inc. ESS SC-EB OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Air-assisted electrostatic sprayers produce electrically charged spray drops that are carried to the target in a low pressure, gentle, air stream. The heart of the SC-EB Sprayer is the patented MaxCharge™ nozzle. Air and liquid enter separately at the rear of the nozzle. Just before leaving the nozzle, the air hits the liquid stream to make many thou- sands of tiny spray droplets that pass through the charging ring.
Read the Owner's Manual. Failure to read the manual is considered a misuse of the equipment. Use the SC-EB sprayer ONLY for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not allow a child to operate the SC-EB sprayer. Do not allow adults to operate the sprayer without proper instruction.
CAUTION: HOT SURFACE Be aware that the compressor inside the SC-EB becomes hot enough to burn you. The compressor becomes hot to the touch during normal use. Do not touch the SC-EB compressor after it has been running. Stay clear of the hot compressor when making adjustments inside the SC-EB case or switching bottles.
Safety decals Appropriate safety decals are placed on ESS equipment in order to alert the operator to possible dangers. If any decal is missing or dam- aged, please contact ESS immediately for a replacement decal. DANGER USE RESPIRATOR EYE PROTECTION...
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If you use a pacemaker, use our electrostatic sprayer at your own risk. This label is placed inside the SC-EB case for handy reference. ESS is currently redesigning all sprayer labels. Your sprayer may not have the same version of these decals. If you desire an updated decal, please contact ESS SC-EB OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Labeled Diagrams of the SC-EB Sprayer Spray gun Liquid and Air Connections Two one-liter bottles Electrical cord Carry Handles Lockable Case 30 feet (9.1 meters) Spraygun Air hose Latch Air Intake (Stored in coils of Air hose) Filter Compressor Bottle cap with Hose Assembly...
DO NOT TOUCH. bottle and place it in the second bottle. Tighten securely. (Also make sure to cap the first bottle.) Turn the SC-EB on. You are ready to spray The compressor has a again. The unused bottle may be stored inside the SC-EB case.
30 seconds after the water has been sprayed. 12. Apply silicone spray or similar lubricating oil to all quick connect fittings. Detailed instructions on maintaining each of the SC-EB’s components follow in the next sections. ESS SC-EB OWNER’S MANUAL...
Do not open the spray gun shell; doing so will void the warranty on the spray gun. Charging Indicator Brass Bolt Nozzle Trigger Trigger Battery Lock The Spraygun Housing See these sections for further information: • Changing the Batteries • Yearly Spraygun Service • Spraygun Technique ESS SC-EB OWNER’S MANUAL...
2. Check inside the trigger for blockage. Clean out any debris with compressed air or warm, soapy water. 3. Replace the spring and plunger; rethread the brass bolt into the top of the spray gun until tight. ESS SC-EB OWNER’S MANUAL...
That is the most important thing you can do to ensure trouble free operation of your SC-EB sprayer. By cleaning after each and every working day you will avoid the long- term chemical buildup that eventually causes clogs, poor spray patterns and shortens nozzle life.
The air compressor produces compressed air which atomizes and propels the liquid. It plugs into a 110 volt electrical source. Use the SC-EB™ with an three-pronged extension cord of no more than 50 feet Cautions: and rated for no less than 15 amp service. The On/Off switch is on the hinge side of the case.
Test the connection by tugging gently on the clear hose. Top of the SC-EB: To disconnect, push in the metal tab at the side of the socket. Pull out the plug.
Air connection The quick connect for the air connection is on the top of the SC-EB case and is toward the outside of the case. The other end of the red Air Always check the hose connects to the air leader of the spray gun. The air leader of the spray gun is below the liquid leader and is easily recognizable because Nalgene bottle’s cap...
Nutra-Sol may be used and is recommended when the SC-EB™ is used to spray wettable powders on a regular basis. Batteries The nozzle charging operates on two 9-volt recharge- able batteries which are located in the base of the spray gun.
Electrostatic Spraying Systems, Inc. offers and recommends yearly Yearly Spraygun services on ESS spray guns. For a nominal fee plus the cost of replace- Service "turns back the ment parts, ESS will thoroughly clean the spray gun, replace any worn parts and recalibrate the electronics and nozzle.
As in spray painting, the goal is to achieve even coverage over the sur- face. The ESS MaxCharge spray gun is designed to help you do just that -- by propelling the chemical spray with a gentle air flow, you can stay well away from the target surface and let the electrostatic attraction do the rest of the work.
Siphoning The SC-EB has removable bottles, but when they are not removed and remain in the case, the sprayer re- lies on siphoning the liquid from the bottles. If your spray gun is held above your head, the liquid will not spray properly.
An easy way to determine water requirement Gloves is to spray a trial application with water. Put a gallon of clean water in the ESS SC-EB tank and thoroughly spray a known Safety Glasses area. After spraying the known area, determine how much After mixing solutions of the desired water was used from the amount left in the tank.
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SC-EB Spray Gun Service Parts ITEM QUANTITY NUMBER PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ORDERED 5795 Hood 5775 Nozzle Cover 5771 O-ring, Internal 5694 Teflon Ring 5777 Nozzle Body Note: Must Send Spray Gun In For Repair 5770 O-ring, External 3731 Repair Kit, Trigger...
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P/N 17145: Steel Fan Guard P/N 17140: Fan Guards for P/N 17144: Cooling Fan P/N 17120: Compressor Compressor P/N 17154: Clamp P/N 17218: Case P/N 17228: DF11 IEC Appliance P/N 17231: Angle Bracket Connector for SC ESS SC-EB OWNER’S MANUAL...
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P/N AK9152: Parts Kit P/N AS4430: Charger P/N 17520: Plug Adaptor - US P/N 17521: Plug Adaptor - Euro P/N 17522: Plug Adaptor - UK P/N 1755: Flow Disk, #30 P/N 227: Filter, In Line P/N 231: Air Filer ESS SC-EB OWNER’S MANUAL...
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 And EN 45014) Unique Product No.: XT, SC-1, SC-ET, SC-EB, EPS-5 Manufacturer: Electrostatic Spraying Systems, Inc. Company name: Electrostatic Spraying Systems, Inc. Street: 62 Morrison St. City: Watkinsville Postal Code: 30677 State/County: Georgia...
ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYING SYSTEMS, INC. IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE THIS WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR GRANT ANY OTHER WARRANTY UNLESS SUCH CHANGE IS MADE IN WRITING AND IS SIGNED BY A CORPORATE OFFICER OF ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYING SYSTEMS, INC. ESS SC-EB OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Spraygun Return Form When returning a spraygun for warranty or repair services to ESS, please pack it securely and include many changes to companies our records may not have the correct contact information. We at ESS want to expedite the process quickly but communication is the key to a quick repair.
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